2010 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · RF10 CWD

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a successful MOT on 15 January 2026 at 129,451 miles. This latest pass followed an initial failure on the same day due to a nearside front tyre with a sidewall cut reaching the cords. While the most recent record shows no outstanding defects, the history indicates a pattern of addressing consumable wear and minor mechanical deterioration rather than significant structural failure. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,000 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 46,815 miles in May 2015 to the current 129,451 miles. There are no significant gaps in testing, though the interval between the November 2023 test and the January 2025 test suggests a slightly longer period of use between inspections. The steady climb in mileage suggests regular road use rather than long periods of stagnation. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and braking systems. The record shows recurring issues with suspension components, including a nearside front suspension arm bush reported in January 2025 and anti-roll bar linkage issues in 2017 and 2018. Previous advisories regarding pitted and scored brake discs in December 2022 suggest that while the brakes are currently passing, the service life of the discs and pads should be verified. The history also highlights frequent issues with tyres and windscreen damage, which are typical of standard wear but indicate a reactive rather than proactive maintenance approach to minor consumables. Given the previous advisory for a corroded nearside rear coil spring in 2018, a thorough check of the underside for progressive corrosion on the springs and exhaust components is advisable to ensure no structural integrity issues have developed as the vehicle has aged.